Anthony Davis scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while LeBron James added 27 points and 14 assists to help the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers edge the Utah Jazz 105-104 on Sunday night.

Despite missing four key players, including Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers held on for the narrow win.

Davis took over in the third quarter, scoring 16 points, while James stepped up in the fourth, leading the charge with four straight field goals, including a reverse layup and a dunk, to push the Lakers’ lead to 101-92.

However, a late rally by Utah nearly stole the game.

With under 10 seconds left, after James missed a 3-pointer, the Jazz had a chance to win, but Collin Sexton fumbled an inbounds pass, unable to get a shot off before the buzzer. Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 22 points, and John Collins contributed 21, but it wasn’t enough as the Jazz suffered their eighth loss in nine games.

The game was marred by Utah’s 15 turnovers, which led to 20 Lakers points. James also made history in the second quarter, surpassing 15,000 career made field goals, becoming only the second player in NBA history to reach the milestone. Let’s grade the Lakers players for their performances tonight.

Anthony Davis: A

Stats: 33 points, 11 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 1 foul, 13-25 FG, 2-4 3PT FG, 5-6 FT, 39 mins

Anthony Davis was the driving force behind the Lakers’ victory, scoring 33 points and pulling down 11 rebounds. He took control in the third quarter, scoring 16 of his 33 points and making several key defensive plays. His ability to dominate the paint and stretch the floor with a couple of 3-pointers was crucial in the Lakers’ narrow win. His defense, including a key steal and a block, anchored the Lakers late in the game.

LeBron James: A

Stats: 27 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists, 0 steals, 2 blocks, 3 turnovers, 1 foul, 12-28 FG, 0-9 3PT FG, 3-3 FT, 36 mins

LeBron James had an impressive all-around game with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 14 assists, keeping the offense flowing while playing a pivotal role in the fourth quarter. Despite struggling from beyond the arc (0-9 3PT), he had an efficient night inside the arc and stepped up with clutch plays, including a dunk and reverse layup to extend the Lakers’ lead. He also made history by surpassing 15,000 career field goals, adding a historic element to his performance.

Rui Hachimura: B-

Stats: 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks, 0 turnovers, 4 fouls, 5-11 FG, 2-8 3PT FG, 1-2 FT, 40 mins

Rui Hachimura played 40 minutes, contributing 13 points and 7 rebounds. He showed a solid presence on the boards and made key contributions offensively, though his shooting was inconsistent, especially from three (2-8 3PT). His ability to chip in with steals and assists was valuable, but he could have been more efficient overall.

Stats: 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 0 turnovers, 0 fouls, 2-6 FG, 0-2 3PT FG, 8-10 FT, 30 mins

Christie was active and efficient at the free-throw line, making 8 of 10 attempts, but he struggled with his shooting from the field, going 2-of-6 and missing both of his 3-point attempts. While he contributed 12 points, his overall impact was less pronounced, and his defensive presence wasn’t felt much during the game.

Gabe Vincent: C+

Stats: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 0 turnovers, 3 fouls, 4-5 FG, 2-3 3PT FG, 0-0 FT, 32 mins

Vincent provided some steady play with 10 points and 3 rebounds but was a bit quiet in other areas of the game. His shooting (4-5 FG, 2-3 3PT) was efficient, but he could have contributed more as a playmaker, as he registered just 2 assists. His defense, while solid, wasn’t a standout feature.

Dalton Knecht: C

Stats: 6 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 0 turnovers, 5 fouls, 2-10 FG, 1-5 3PT FG, 1-2 FT, 30 mins

Knecht had a rough shooting night, finishing with 6 points on 2-of-10 shooting, including 1-of-5 from deep. However, he did contribute with 7 rebounds and a steal, showing hustle on the glass. His turnover-free performance was a plus, but his scoring inefficiency hurt the Lakers’ offensive flow.

Stats: 0 points, 2 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 0 turnovers, 1 foul, 0-2 FG, 0-2 3PT FG, 0-0 FT, 11 mins

Traore didn’t make much of an impact in his 11 minutes, finishing with 0 points and missing both of his shot attempts. His defense was active enough to contribute a steal, but his offensive involvement was nonexistent, and he struggled to capitalize on his brief opportunities.

Jalen Hood-Schifino: C

Stats: 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover, 3 fouls, 1-1 FG, 0-0 3PT FG, 2-2 FT, 13 mins

Hood-Schifino saw limited action, contributing 4 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist. His 1-of-1 shooting from the field was efficient, but his overall impact was negligible. He also added a block but struggled with fouls and didn’t have much of an influence on the game.

Christian Koloko: N/A

Stats: 0 points, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 0 turnovers, 0 fouls, 0-0 FG, 0-0 3PT FG, 0-0 FT, 9 mins

Christian Koloko had a minimal role, playing just 9 minutes without registering any points or significant stats. His presence didn’t have a measurable impact on the game.